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GlossaryLevonorgestrel

synthetic hormone used in emergency contraception like Plan B

Levonorgestrel is a synthetic hormone used in various forms of contraception, including emergency contraceptive pills like Plan B. It works by preventing ovulation, fertilization, or implantation of a fertilized egg, thereby reducing the chance of pregnancy if taken shortly after unprotected sex.

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research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy

10 citations , January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny”

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

research Venous and Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

63 citations , January 2012 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care”

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

research Effects of Oral Contraceptives on the Quality of Life of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial

June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Oral contraceptives with CPA improve overall quality of life for women with PCOS.

research Correlations Between Hormonal Intrauterine Devices and Androgenic Skin Conditions: A Retrospective Cohort Study

2 citations , February 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) may cause or worsen skin conditions influenced by androgens.

Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Young Women: A Nested Case-Control Analysis Using German Claims Data

research Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Young Women: A Nested Case-Control Analysis Using German Claims Data

3 citations , July 2022 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology”

Some birth control pills increase young women's risk of blood clots more than others.

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